U23 World League

To The Moon Arena
Spectators: 7675 (Terracing: 5757, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) Shiba & Doge Club™'s Avery Novak started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Eskil Åkesson got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 9thth minute of the game Avery Novak who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club Atletico Fenix's Anders Larsson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 12 minutes of play, Club Atletico Fenix's Cecilio Seber made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. La Bolas was left in no man's land by his defense there! La Bolas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angel Hanni, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 19 minutes into the game, Carlos Falcão was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Shiba & Doge Club™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Atletico Fenix the free kick. After having played for 22 minutes, Avery Novak managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Shiba & Doge Club™'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Avery Novak was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Nemesio Bonifaco fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Atletico Fenix's protests and gave Nemesio Bonifaco a yellow card for diving instead. When Shiba & Doge Club™'s Avery Novak in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Atletico Fenix's goalie prevented a goal. The corner ended in Artur Estrada almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Club Atletico Fenix's Anders Larsson did a great save. Club Atletico Fenix's Anders Larsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Avery Novak in the 32nd minute of play. Anders Larsson stood somewhat misplaced when Rodolfo Abrantes came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 35 minute. In the 38thth minute of the game Avery Novak who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club Atletico Fenix's Anders Larsson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 39th minute of the match Shiba & Doge Club™ got a corner. Club Atletico Fenix's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Artur Estrada ran over to the corner to take the kick. 42 minutes into the match, Shiba & Doge Club™'s goal looked a bit too open when Eskil Åkesson came free, but La Bolas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Haaland sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eskil Åkesson was the one to do the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Shiba & Doge Club™'s zone, Eskil Åkesson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. La Bolas came out of the goal and Eskil Åkesson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Anders Larsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Avery Novak in the 56th minute of play. Anders Larsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Avery Novak in the 56th minute of the match. La Bolas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eskil Åkesson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 60th minute Pedro Haaland shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anders Larsson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anders Larsson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Avery Novak went, in the 63rd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. Anders Larsson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Avery Novak's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Avery Novak in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anders Larsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Shiba & Doge Club™'s Avery Novak in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Atletico Fenix's goalie prevented a goal. Eskil Åkesson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without La Bolas having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Avery Novak in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anders Larsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Angel Hanni kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. In the 89th minute, Pedro Haaland hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 91st match minute, Club Atletico Fenix was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nemesio Bonifaco to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Avery Novak in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anders Larsson saved Club Atletico Fenix from getting behind. Pedro Haaland charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pedro Haaland the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Pedro Haaland kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Shiba & Doge Club™'s supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.